In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump announced that he will not be including Mike Pompeo and Nikki Haley in his second administration, opting for loyalists who have not previously criticized him. Pompeo, seen as a top contender for defence secretary, has clashed with Trump on issues such as US aid to Ukraine and government spending. Haley, who heavily criticized Trump during the Republican primary, is also not expected to join the administration. Trump’s decision follows his appointment of Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff and his clean sweep of swing states Nevada and Arizona.
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Ukraine seeks to persuade US to resume aid in high-stakes talks
Ukraine seeks to persuade the US to resume intelligence and military support in high-stakes talks this week by proposing a partial ceasefire with Russia and emphasizing Zelenskyy's desire for a swift end to the war. US secretary of state Marco Rubio will lead the negotiations in Saudi Arabia, with Trump hinting at a potential reversal of the aid freeze. Kyiv aims to prioritize repairing ties with the US and securing a broader agreement with Russia,...
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